This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this. Weight 346gEvaluation Last year, New Balance showed that it could make good trail shoes after all, with the low-profile, top of the range 904

we did notice that it was warmer. But unlike the winter version of Nike's Air Pegasus, the 1080 H20 doesn't have an off-road outsole - it's just the same as the road version.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel 1070 (£65); Nike Air Span Triax (£65

’s not the world’s most heavy-duty shoe, but its highly soft ride, universal fit and effective on- and off-road outsole ensures its position as a perennial favourite.Try it on if you liked Saucony Jazz 5000 (£50); Nike Air Alate (£50); Asics Gel Integral (£50)

.Beginners and regular runners all fall foul of the most common cause of injury: progressing too fast, too soon. Increase mileage or speed, but not both. A newcomer's biggest measure of success at six months would be to have built up to three or four consistent runs a

Untitled DocumentThe Runner's World Personal Best Awards aim to recognise and reward the products and services that have helped make your running so enjoyable and enriching.This year, to accommodate the Heroes of Running Awards, we had Awards

. Getting StartedTeaming up with other runners is the best way to dip your toe in if you’re completely new to off-road running. The Fell Running Association website has links to clubs across the country – contact a local group for a network of people ready

to the public. Cue off-road running at its most serene, with some tough undulations, but plenty of rewarding views over Berkshire as runners leave the woods. Make sure you've got enough in the tank for the sharp uphill finish! There's also a 4K fun run

to provide you with lots of grip on rough paths when hauling up hill, but thick enough to stop large stones and tree roots hurting your feet. Excellent all-round performance considering this is a more general off-road shoe. Lots of heel grip for descents

Closing Soon...Offerton 10K (Greater Manchester, July 6) Three-laps, of flat traffic-free running in Woodbank and Vernon Parks.--The Picnic (Surrey, July 2) Run this if you'd like to boast that you've run Britain's hardest marathon - this off-road

for runners with medium arches.We say The Ped is built on Brook’s Universal Platform, which seamlessly connects the foot in motion to the shoe in motion, staying in place to help prevent blisters. From tester feedback it’s hard to disagree, with the sock